Effect of seawater acidification and plasticizer (Bisphenol-A
This study investigated the effect of an organic pollutant (Bisphenol A, an endocrine-disrupting chemical) on the stability of a mixture of nanoparticles (NPs). Experiments were conducted in seawater chemistry condition with TiO2/ZnO NP concentration ratio: 0.01, 10.1, 1, 10,100; pH: 7.4 and 8.1; BPA concentration: 1 and 10μg/L. The presence of BPA was found to […]
Plasticizers and bisphenol A in Adyar and Cooum riverine
the global plasticizer market to reach an enormous amount of 15 billion US dollars in 2015. Approxi-mately, two-third of the world’s market share for plasticizers belong to Asia with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% (Chemical Weekly 2009). Plasticizers like phthalic acid esters (PAEs) range between 10 and 60% by weight predominantly
Plasticizers and bisphenol A: Emerging organic pollutants
However HR has been evidenced with a variety of emerging organic pollutants (EOPs) in the recent past. Given the extensive use of plasticizers and additive in plastic products, we have investigated seven plasticizers and bisphenol A (BPA) in the surface and storm-water of HR up to the tip of the Bay of Bengal.
Baseline investigation on plasticizers, bisphenol A
Baseline investigation on plasticizers, bisphenol A, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in the surface soil of the informal electronic waste recycling workshops and nearby open dumpsites in Indian metropolitan cities Environ Pollut. 2025 May;248:1036-1045. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.11.010. Epub 2018 Nov 5. Authors
Plasticizers and bisphenol A, in packaged foods sold in the
Plasticizers and bisphenol A, in packaged foods sold in the Tunisian markets: study of their acute in vivo toxicity and their environmental fate Plasticizers and bisphenol A, in packaged foods sold in the Tunisian markets: study of their acute in vivo toxicity and their environmental fate
- Is BPA a good plasticizer?
- Due to the its wide-ranging use and physicochemical characteristics, BPA has been detected in some mariculture production in Malaysia, registering the highest values (0.023–0.322 ng g −1) among other plasticizers measured in fish muscle 30. Additionally, BPA’s demand globally is projected to rise to around 10.6 MMT by 2022 31.
- Why are plasticizers more dangerous than other emerging pollutants?
- Generally, Plasticizers (such as BPA) and hormone groups have a higher risk probability in comparison with other emerging pollutants due to their stability in water having a rather low solubility coefficient (around 3.32) 16.
- Does salinity affect the concentration of plasticizers in the Bay of Bengal?
- Wetland: Although the concentration of total plasticizers decreased towards the Bay of Bengal, the percentage contribution of DEP and DnBP increased slightly which could be due to the influence of increasing salinity as observed elsewhere ( Paluselli et al., 2018 ).
- Are plasticizers a source of BPA in Hooghly River?
- Geo-mean concentrations of plasticizers were had 2–5 fold higher in riverine region than estuarine region. Plastic debris in tourist spots is a possible source of BPA in Hooghly River. Industrial sludge was identified as a point source for DEHP in Howrah district. Sediment can act as a sink for DEHP and secondary source for BPA, DEP and DnBP.
- What is bisphenol A (BPA)?
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UCSI University, No.1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. Introduction: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a controversial plastics ingredient used mainly in the production of polycarbonate plastics (PC) and epoxy resins that widely used nowadays in food and drink packaging.
- What are plasticizers used for?
- Plasticizers are the most widely used additives in the plastics industry. They are primarily liquid and typically non-volatile organic compounds. When added to a plastic or an elastomer, they can improve the polymer’s flexibility, extensibility and processability.
